Make the pitcher work

The offensive team often makes the pitcher work. That means the batting lineup tries to get the starter tired as soon as possible. Usually, that player releases 90 to 100 throws per session. Its effectiveness falls, so it leaves to rest. The classic situation with 3-0 in its favor count each time completes the game. Any difficulties, home runs, and regular loaded bases increase their pressure. The player tires and reduces the control of the game.

There are some ways to reach it. Making the count is one of them. That means the hitter’s waiting for the pitch to hit hard. It tends to expect the best pitch. Thus the pitcher tires as it has to throw more pitches than expected. If there are three unstriked balls, the batter will take the pitch but declines to swing. The third way is to foul that pitch. It needs to know that it has two or fewer strikes to make the pitch again. Any fouling with three strikes is the immediate out despite the ball falling in foul territory.